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Druk Path Trekking Tour Bhutan   Duration : 10 Days/11 Nights

This is a short five day trek which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although the route is sparsely inhabited, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests which bloom in May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter there are great views of the Himalayas.
 

Duration :	10 Night/ 11 Days
Trek Season :	This trek is usually possible from late February to June and from September to December.
Destinations:	Paro - Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso - Phajoding - Thimphu - Punakha - Thimphu - Paro

Day 01: Arrive Paro
Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 02 Paro 

Visit Drukgyel Dzong, on the way visit Kychu Lhakhang. After lunch visit National Museum and Paro Dzong. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 03: Paro - Jele Dzong :
Start Trek above the Museum and gradually climb upto Jele Dzong. Atl: 2590m, distance 7 Km & Overnight at camp.

Day 04: Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha :
The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and rhododendron tree. Camp site at the height of 2900m distance 10 km.

Day 05: Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso :
On the clear day, there are beautiful views of mountains and the valley. Campsite near the lake alt. 3350m. Distance 11 km & Overnight in the camp.

Day 06: Jimilangtso - Phajoding :
The trail continues with gradual climb. If weather permits, beautiful views of Mount Gangkhar Phunsum can be seen. Campsite near the monastery alt. 3116 m. Distance 21 km & Overnight stay in the camp.

Day 07: Phajoding - Thimpu :
The trek to thimpu is down hill though blue pine forest 8 km/2hrs. Arrived Thimpu, full day city tour evening free for leisure & Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 08: Thimpu - Punakha / Wagdi :
Morning Thimpu sightseeing, visit Memorial Chorten, Painting School, National Library, Bhutanese Hand Made Paper factory. After lunch drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass (Alt. 3050 m) where one can see the beautiful views of Eastern Himalayan Ranges.
Overnight at Hotel in Wangdi.

Day 09: Punakha - Thimphu :
Visit Wangdi Dzong and later visit Punakha Dzong, which is the winter home of Central Monk Body (Je - Khenpo). On the way back visit Chimi Lhakhang and then transfer to Paro. Overnight at Hotel in Paro.

Day 10 Paro:
Paro Departure.

 

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